Welcome to the Academies at Old Cockrill and Opry Mills!
Academy students make Channel 4 News by participating in a Summit with Dr. Register. Check it out:
Dropout Summit: Leaders, High Schoolers Talk About Staying in School, Channel 4 Video, October 30, 2009.
Our first quarter of the year has finished, which means all students who passed their classes earned at least one credit, and in many cases two or more credits. Congratulations to all our students who have been working so hard, reaching for and meeting their goals. We here at the Academies are honored to serve you!
Our first graduations will be in December. Please check back for details on the graduation ceremonies- times and dates. Best of luck to all our students who are working so hard to complete their classes and study for the Gateway Exams.
Alert! The Academy at Old Cockrill
is full for the 2nd quarter. Applications
are now being accepted for the 3rd quarter,
which starts in January.
Note! The Academy at Opry Mills is still
accepting applications for the 2nd quarter. |
Who does the Academy serve?
The Academy is for students who haven't, aren't or can't succeed in a traditional high school environment. It's for people who have a job or are supporting their families. It's for students who gave up on a high school education, only to regret their decision later.
We have an open campus, far away from the traditional high school experience. Every student will be treated like an adult, and we will expect adult behavior from them.
The Academy is NOT an alternative school and not for students who just don't like where they're going to high school. All students will be at The Academy by invitation only. Violent and aggressive students will not be invited to attend, nor those with truancy issues.
At The Academy, we can help you get a diploma fast, but you will earn it - through hard work and dedication.
Every student of The Academy will have the ability to succeed. We will simply provide them the tools.
The Academy has two sites – the old Cockrill Building and the career training center at Opry Mills Mall. Students will be responsible for their own transportation, will have to earn the same number of credits and pass the same exams as traditional students to graduate.
Interested in Attending?
Right now we're looking for students to fill our classrooms . Please visit our admissions page for more details on who qualifies and how to apply.
We are looking for the following:
- Students who are between the ages of 17 and 21;
- Students with at least 14 ½ credits; (If you have fewer than 14 ½ credits, click here to learn about Nashville Diploma Plus High School.)
- Students who dropped out their senior year;
- Students who are not slated to graduate on time in the 2009-2010 school year; and
- Students who dropped out the second semester of their junior year.
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